Outline Please make sure that you complete your outline in outline format. Do not just copy and paste this template. Instead, have this template next to you as you start to type out your outline.
I.Introduction A.Draw the reader in with something interesting related to the topic. (ATTENTION GETTER) B.Identify the problem and cite evidence that supports the existence of this problem. C.Define the problem—what it is and why it exists. D.Establish the thesis—name problem, assert position, state solution. E.Forecast the rest of the paper—identify what is to come. TRANSITION: II.First body paragraph (possibly more than one paragraph): A.Further establish that the problem exists (building on introduction). B.Detail causes—who and/or what. C.Describe effects—on people and/or things, progressively developing harmful effects. D.Make predictions about the future if the problem goes unchecked. TRANSITION: (possibly more than one if more than one paragraph) III.Second and all other paragraphs (# will depend on how many other solutions you identify and explain) A.Name a solution (one already being used or that has been proposed). B.Identify its advantages and disadvantages. C.Cite facts (evidence) in support of its advantages/disadvantages; cite references to your research sources. TRANSITION: (to each following paragraph) IV.Final body paragraph: A.Name the solution for which you are arguing. B.Identify its advantages and disadvantages. C.Cite facts (evidence) in support of its advantages/disadvantages; cite references to your research sources. D.Explain why you believe this to be the most appropriate solution to the problem. TRANSITION: V.Conclusion: A.Recognize and acknowledge the variety of solutions to the stated problem and reassert your solution. B.Refer back to the introduction (if appropriate) and leave the reader with something important to think about related to your stated problem and solution. C.Make a plea for others to get involved. D.Visualize your solution working—what does it look like?
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Answer the following questions about your source. Utilize your responses to create your annotation paragraph-you should have between 150-200 words evaluating your source.
1. Summarize and describe – What is the source? Web page, book, journal article? Or… ? What is it about? What does it include?
2. Evaluate – What is the quality of the source? Popular or scholarly? Is it biased or balanced? Current or out of date?
3. What education, experience or background does the author have which contributes to their being an authority on the topic? Why is it credible or not?
4. Who is the intended audience for the book or article and how does that influence how the information is presented?
5. How does this work contribute to your topic? What information is useful (or not useful?) What are you using this source for? How does it compare to your other sources?
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Outline
Please make sure that you complete your outline in outline format. Do not just copy and paste this template. Instead, have this template next to you as you start to type out your outline.
PROBLEM SOLUTION EXAMPLE OUTLINE:
I.Introduction
A.Draw the reader in with something interesting related to the topic. (ATTENTION GETTER)
B.Identify the problem and cite evidence that supports the existence of this problem.
C.Define the problem—what it is and why it exists.
D.Establish the thesis—name problem, assert position, state solution.
E.Forecast the rest of the paper—identify what is to come.
TRANSITION:
II.First body paragraph (possibly more than one paragraph):
A.Further establish that the problem exists (building on introduction).
B.Detail causes—who and/or what.
C.Describe effects—on people and/or things, progressively developing harmful effects.
D.Make predictions about the future if the problem goes unchecked.
TRANSITION: (possibly more than one if more than one paragraph)
III.Second and all other paragraphs (# will depend on how many other solutions you identify and explain)
A.Name a solution (one already being used or that has been proposed).
B.Identify its advantages and disadvantages.
C.Cite facts (evidence) in support of its advantages/disadvantages; cite references to your research sources.
TRANSITION: (to each following paragraph)
IV.Final body paragraph:
A.Name the solution for which you are arguing.
B.Identify its advantages and disadvantages.
C.Cite facts (evidence) in support of its advantages/disadvantages; cite references to your research sources.
D.Explain why you believe this to be the most appropriate solution to the problem.
TRANSITION:
V.Conclusion:
A.Recognize and acknowledge the variety of solutions to the stated problem and reassert your solution.
B.Refer back to the introduction (if appropriate) and leave the reader with something important to think about related to your stated problem and solution.
C.Make a plea for others to get involved.
D.Visualize your solution working—what does it look like?
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
-typed and in outline format (I. A. i. a. etc –the computer will automatically do it)
-MLA format *TNR 12, 1” margins, heading, header etc…
-Complete sentences
-Include transitions between each paragraph
PLEASE see me or email me with any questions!
Adapted from www2.mvla.net/Projects/318/Cultural_Consciousness_Problem-Solution_Essay_and_Presentation.pdf
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Answer the following questions about your source. Utilize your responses to create your annotation paragraph-you should have between 150-200 words evaluating your source.
1. Summarize and describe – What is the source? Web page, book, journal article? Or… ? What is it about? What does it include?
2. Evaluate – What is the quality of the source? Popular or scholarly? Is it biased or balanced? Current or out of date?
3. What education, experience or background does the author have which contributes to their being an authority on the topic? Why is it credible or not?
4. Who is the intended audience for the book or article and how does that influence how the information is presented?
5. How does this work contribute to your topic? What information is useful (or not useful?) What are you using this source for? How does it compare to your other sources?
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